The 2018 summer heatwave has seen temperatures soar in offices and workplaces, and raises, questions about the lack of maximum temperatures in any regulations or guidance. So, when is it too hot to work?

Nicholas Lakeland discusses this case which highlights that employers should be careful to consider the impact of symptoms of the menopause on an employee at work and that, in severe cases, these symptoms may amount to a disability.

Employees who are not able to get to work on account of snow generally expect to receive their salary. However, unless their employment contract expressly provides for this, there is no obligation for employers to pay the day’s wages.

Nicholas Lakeland examines legislation amending the rules around PAYE settlement agreements, published following a 2016 consultation.

Following the Presidents Club scandal, Nicholas Lakeland, examines the extent to which non-disclosure agreements prevent workers from speaking out and whether there is a lack of awareness about what is and what is not legally binding in an NDA. 

Chair of the Trustees of the Schemes – Robin Ellison – an eminent pension lawyer and expert – is appearing before the Works and Pension Committee today to face questions on the Trustees’ actions.

Would a suggested limit of four weeks help to end the abuse of internships by some employers? Nicholas Lakeland, looks at proposals to improve the current internship system and clamp down on prolonged, unpaid holiday. 

It is not just the main Carillion companies that may now find themselves in severe financial difficulties. Smaller subcontractors may find themselves having to consider their position with regard to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) and the Pension Regulator.

Since covering the deficit that the Carillion schemes are facing — we take a quick trot through the pension ‘lifeboat’ scheme and what it might mean to the 28,000 members of the 13 Carillion schemes.